100 rand 2005 — South Africa ( Pick: 131 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 rand issued in South Africa in 2005. It features a blue and red color scheme, with a design that includes a Cape buffalo at the center and a large water buffalo head on the right. The coat of arms appears at the top left, along with various geometric shapes at the lower portion.
On the reverse side, zebras are depicted along the bottom. The watermark displays a water buffalo head. This note is cataloged under Pick number 131. Its denomination and year identify it among documented banknotes of this timeframe.
On the reverse side, zebras are depicted along the bottom. The watermark displays a water buffalo head. This note is cataloged under Pick number 131. Its denomination and year identify it among documented banknotes of this timeframe.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and red
- Pick catalog
- 131
About this banknote
The South African Reserve Bank issued the 100 rand banknote (Pick 131) in 2005 as part of a series featuring the Big Five wildlife species. This series was introduced to showcase the country's rich biodiversity and to enhance the security features of the currency.
The front of the note displays a Cape buffalo at the center, a large water buffalo head on the right, and the coat of arms at the top left. The back features zebras along the bottom from left to center. The watermark is a water buffalo head. The note measures 146 x 70 mm. Signatures on this note include those of Gill Marcus.
